Tuesday, President Obama embraced the language of American exceptionalism--and harnessed it for a sustained argument in defense of activist government.

It is time policymakers recognize that despite the claims of renewable energy and efficiency hucksters, we do not have the technologies needed to significantly curb greenhouse gas emissions without causing massive economic disruption.

How can we best build U.S. resilience to the impact of global warming?

A concrete plan to rebuild the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis that promises efficiency and results, not greater burdens on Minnesota's taxpayers.

To build resilience to the impact of global warming, the United States should incorporate an adaptation agenda as well as advance technologies that allow the removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.

The first step must be guiding principles. We owe those harmed by the tragedy and the taxpayers who share the financial burden nothing less.

Instead of seeking greenhouse gas reductions, we need to foster resilience: the ability to withstand changes and bounce back from them.

By empowering security organizations such as the Eastern European Security Alliance, the United States can provide a practical safety option for our allies in times of need.